Blurring the line between aggressive melodic rock and hook-driven emo, Roses Are Red came together in 2002 in Rochester, NY, comprised of vocalist Vincent Minervino, drummer Michael Lasaponara, bassist Kevin Mahoney, and guitarists Brian Gordner and Matthew Gordner. Claiming influences ranging from Jimmy Eat World to Def Leppard, the quintet debuted in spring 2003 with the ten-song “Handshakes and Heartbreaks” on Enterprise Records. Touring behind “Handshakes”, the band caught the attention of Trustkill Records, and signed with them in early 2004. A stint on the summer's Warped Tour preceded the arrival of their label debut, “Conversations” that September. Roses Are Red stayed on the road, hitting Europe with Underoath and Silverstein, and returning to the U.S. for 2005's Warped. Sharing stages over time with bands like My Chemical Romance, Story of the Year and Bullet For My Valentine helped their fan base grow even further. Working with Brian McTernan (Thrice, Circa Survive), the band's next effort, “What Became of Me” was released in June 2006 as one of Alternative Press’ “Most Anticipated” that year. By this time, the band’s lineup had shifted a bit, with the addition of Shaun Murphy & Tom Zenns on guitar. The band participated in the Take Action Tour 2006 alongside Matchbook Romance, The Early November & Chiodos. After a 17-year hiatus, Roses Are Red regrouped to celebrate 20 years of the debut album “Conversations”.